NBA.com posed these questions and more to the league's general managers, and nearly all of the GM's responded to our survey.* Here's what the guys who call the shots think will transpire this season.

San Antonio Spurs

Which team will win NBA Finals 2008? 1. San Antonio Spurs 37.0% 2. Phoenix Suns 25.9% 3. Dallas Mavericks 14.8% 4. Detroit Pistons 7.4% Others receiving votes: Boston, Houston, Miami, Orlando Last year's pick: San Antonio

Celtics, Pistons

Which team will win the Eastern Conference? 1. Boston Celtics 25.9% Detroit Pistons 25.9% 3. Chicago Bulls 22.2% 4. Miami Heat 14.8% Others receiving votes: Cleveland, Orlando, Washington Last year's pick: Miami

San Antonio Spurs

Which team will win the Weastern Conference? 1. San Antonio Spurs 51.9% 2. Phoenix Suns 29.6% 3. Dallas Mavericks 14.8% 4. Houston Rockets 3.7% Last year's pick: San Antonio

Boston Celtics

Which team will win the Atlantic Division? 1. Boston Celtics 70.4% 2. New Jersey Nets 25.9% 3. New York Knicks 3.7% Last year's pick: New Jersey

Chicago Bulls

Which team will win the Central Division? 1. Chicago Bulls 51.9% 2. Detroit Pistons 40.7% 3. Cleveland Cavaliers 7.4% Last year's pick: Detroit

Miami Heat

Which team will win the Southeast Division? 1. Miami Heat 40.7% 2. Orlando Magic 37.0% 3. Washington Wizards 22.2% Last year's pick: Miami

Dallas Mavericks

Which team will win the Southwest Division? 1. Dallas Mavericks 44.4% 2. San Antonio Spurs 40.7% 3. Houston Rockets 14.8% Last year's pick: Dallas

Utah Jazz

Which team will win the Northwest Division? 1. Utah Jazz 74.1% 2. Denver Nuggets 25.9% Last year's pick: Denver

Phoenix Suns

Which team will win the Pacific Division? 1. Phoenix Suns 100.0% Last year's pick: Phoenix